If you take a look at the highest-rated impact drivers available at Walmart, it won’t take long to see a trend emerge. Milwaukee impact drivers make up almost 20% of the 35 top-rated options, highlighting why you should strongly consider going with an impact driver from the brand the next time you need one.
The Milwaukee 18M 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver currently sits at the top of the pile, and if you’re already all set when it comes to Milwaukee batteries and chargers, you’re welcome to purchase it on its own. But the Milwaukee M18 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver Kit is a better overall value, especially since it’s on sale right now for nearly 40% off. It usually costs $283 at Walmart, but you can order one today for just $182.
Rare DealPros
- Compact 4.4-inch design makes it ideal for tight spaces
- Powerful brushless motor delivers up to 1,700 inch-pounds of torque
- Pair of Milwaukee M18 batteries, chargers, and tool bag included
Cons
- Standard collet increases the time bit changes take
- Speed and power lacking compared to M18 Fuel models
- Batteries offer limited runtime with impact drivers
The impact driver in this kit isn’t the smallest one Milwaukee makes, but it is the most compact option in the brand’s M18 lineup. Its head is only 4.4 inches in length, allowing you to work it into tight spaces that Milwaukee’s larger impact drivers would have no chance of touching. It also weighs just over 5 pounds, making it easy to hold without much fatigue during auto repair jobs and home improvement projects.
Still, you shouldn’t make the mistake of assuming this impact driver won’t provide you with enough power based on its size. While it isn’t quite heavy-duty enough for advanced auto-related tasks, it boasts a powerful brushless motor that reaches a maximum speed of 3,600 RPM and delivers up to 1,700 inch-pounds of torque. It’s also equipped with a variable-speed trigger to help you control how much power it puts out.
Of course, you should also take into account the extras you’ll receive when you buy this kit while deciding whether to order one. You’ll get a Milwaukee M18 Redlithium CP 2Ah Battery (retails for $46), a Milwaukee M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger (retails for $30), and a convenient Milwaukee Contractor Bag (retails for $13), sweetening this Walmart deal even more.
“I love Milwaukee tools, and this one works great,” one reviewer wrote. “I’m getting a Milwaukee drill next.”
“It’s the perfect size for lighter jobs,” another reviewer remarked. “The Milwaukee brand is known for quality, so I know it will last.”
Deals We’re Loving
- Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver, $96 (was $113) at Walmart
- Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver Kit, $139 (was $158) at Walmart
- Milwaukee M18 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver Kit, $146 (was $166) at Walmart
The Milwaukee M18 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver Kit is 36% off at Walmart. Get everything you need to make the most of a new impact driver by buying one today.
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Chris Yuscavage
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